20 Aug 1952
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1952
Page
1
A fragmented poem like note reflects a theme of perishing time and enduring anger. The text hints at a “vaty- toast ptemt” and a vow that some sentiments never die, suggesting a contemplative mood about lasting grievances.
Difficulty in obtaining a base at Pot t Augusia prompts Dr Willians to suggest Pirie Town Council consider publishing plans for a base at Piste with facilities. Council orders smoking enquiries. Late yesterday word says steamer Lovertpool may call at Pirie on Prix day with coke from Port Kembla, handled by John Darling and Son. Also Port Halifax expected Monday to Gibbs Brightena agency.
Day to Day weather notes show daytime highs near 67 and 49 for yesterday and today. City temps list Adelaide 55 Melbourne 7 Sydney 8 Perth 64 Brisbane 72 with a barometer reading 1013.0 mb. Forecast calls for scattered showers in the east and central areas, moderate southwesterly winds veering west.
National Police report at least nineteen people drowned after a typhoon swept away hundreds of cardboard hutments in Jop. The storm left severe destruction and casualties, while local hospital notes mention patients recovering after operations and area residents receiving care.
A Tokyo led bombing raid targeted a North Korean grenade factory near the Manchurian border. The plant employed about 2000 workers and was described as located between Shauijit and Namddong in the war coverage.
In Canberra on Tuesday Minister of External Affairs RG Casey described parts of the public service as nests of traitors. During House question time MP Fraser asked about arrests. Casey indicated delays would reveal more if Fraser bided his time.
Five Royal Air Force crew members died in separate crashes in Britain. A twin engined Colleta transport crashed and exploded at Benson Oxfordshire, killing three. A collision of two Meteor jet fighters near Stanhope County Durham killed two more. two airmen bale out and survive.
A New York Times report says an Australian migration plan could offer millions in Europe new opportunity. Deputy director at the intergovernmental committee outlined a tax project to fund migration and urged General Council approval for a October adoption.
Jane W. Heneshane of The Verrace Pirle suffered shock and knee ankle bruising after two heavy steel trays weighing about 16 cwt fell, pinning him at the Smelters during Monday afternoon. He received treatment at the works, then admitted to Pirie Hospital in Henahung. workmates say he was lucky to be alive.
Warriors and Rangers shift worker football teams meet at Memorial Oval at 2 to support the old age pension and Christmas cheer fund. Brown boundary, lineups list numerous players including Goodwin Norston Hobby Petagna Sharpe Champion Memen Reinschmidt Smith Brine Tobin Wilson Guble Raseberg Webb Bond Heggen Le Bond Zubrinich Shervitt Crocker Cunning ham Collins Curthoys Turner Lines Duly Cavenett Lethbridge Barker Gould Crocker Atkinson.
Pirie Town Council discussed tariff changes as costs shift from the smelters powerhouse to the South Australian Electricity Trust plant at Osborne. The trust outlined tariff structure, meter readings, and anticipated increases to cover supply costs while promising continued reliable service and coordinated new port Augusta supply.
The council, led by Ald. Connelly and Ald. Davis, agreed to forward a teller of appreciation to Smelters management for electricity service. The mayor noted Pirie residents benefited from the city’s low charges and urged timely completion of power meters and supply.
In the House of Representatives Mr. Teale, Minister of Supply, said ecologists will investigate two promising uranium finds in the Northern Territory. He cautioned it is too early to judge if these deposits surpass Rus Juve, but expressed optimism for strong potential. Mr. Kelson questioned discovery scope and government development plans.
Sydney report says Mr LP Austin, Federal Conciliation Commissioner, today refused increases of 10 percent in wage margins for railway employees across New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania.
Singapore report states the Sarawak area has quieted after a British backed emergency was declared ten days ago in Vie Rutehing. No further incidents have occurred since a recent armed robbery in Muara, signaling a subsiding crisis in North West Borneo.
In Melbourne the Arbitration Court heard A C T U claims that suspending cost of living adjustments requires a comprehensive review of Australia's economy. Employers urged delaying adjustments for the November and February quarters to allow a full court review before wage fixes. The assault on workers’ pay pits economic conditions against the pace of wage reviews, with calls for delay and broader economy assessment.
Buyers of seray copper brass uses secondhand bags batteries Horses transported pay pas time at 4 percent surcharge and other charges noted in local terms
The Australian National Library reports the Committee has obtained one of eleven known Magna Charta copies. In Canberra the news is announced by the Speaker of the House. Local football results show Western Australia defeating an unnamed opponent at Perth.
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